Glycine

Indications
 Irrigation
As an irrigant during transurethral prostatic or bladder surgery
Adult: As sterile solutions of glycine 1.5% in water.
Contraindications
 Anuric patients.
Warnings / Precautions
 Hepatic impairment as any absorption and consequent metabolism may cause hyperammonaemia. Cardiopulmonary or renal dysfunction. CV status, especially in patients with cardiac disease, should be carefully determined before and during treatment. Ensure that the solution is clear and used promptly once it is opened to minimise risk of particulate and/or bacterial contamination.
Adverse Reactions
 Fluid and electrolyte disorders e.g. acidosis, electrolyte loss, marked diuresis, urinary retention, oedema and dehydration; CV/pulmonary disorders e.g. pulmonary congestion, hypotension, tachycardia, angina-like pain and thrombophlebitis. Visual disturbances, convulsions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, vertigo and urticaria.
Mechanism of Actions
 Sterile solutions of glycine 1.5% in water are used for urogenital irrigation during certain surgical procedures, especially transurethral resection of the prostate.
ATC Classification
 B05CX03 - glycine ; Belongs to the class of other solutions used as irrigating solutions.
Available As
  • Glycine 0.3 mg
  • Glycine 0.8 gm
  • Glycine 1.33 mg
  • Glycine 10 mg
  • Glycine 10%
  • Glycine 10%w/v
  • Glycine 10.7 mg
  • Glycine 100 mg
  • Glycine 1070 mg
  • Glycine 12 mg
  • Glycine 12.8 mg
  • Glycine 15 mg
  • Glycine 1500 mg
  • Glycine 1650 mg
  • Glycine 2 gm
  • Glycine 2.14 gm
  • Glycine 2.49 gm
  • Glycine 21 mg
  • Glycine 25 mg
  • Glycine 3%
  • Glycine 37.5 mg
  • Glycine 4.15 gm
  • Glycine 5.28 gm
  • Glycine 5.33 mg
  • Glycine 5.40 mg
  • Glycine 5.8 mg
  • Glycine 500 mg
  • Glycine 6 mg
  • Glycine 62.5 mg
  • Glycine 648 mg

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